Do you play or are you interested in learning the uilleann pipes? Come to this casual meeting where we’ll play tunes, undertake pipe maintenance and discuss all things pipes and pipers.
The GNIPC is a piping club located in Minnesota dedicated to the national instrument of Ireland, the uilleann pipes.
This meeting will take place in CIM 8.
The Center for Irish Music’s Taking Flight Collective is a program that supports the next generation of artistic leaders in the community by providing performance opportunities and mentorship with inspiring musicians. Come support the next generation and hear some gorgeous Irish music!
The 2024 Taking Flight Collective is headed up by multi-instrumentalist Morien McBurnie (banjo, guitar, bouzouki, song) who will be perform a concert of gorgeous songs and driving instrumentals with guests Ethan King, Owen Larson, Shawn McBurnie, Brian Miller, David Ochs, Carmen Pasquerella, Andrew Roberts, Katya Roberts, Liam Slattery, and Dáithí Sproule.
Center for Irish Music students are headed to Chicafo to compete in the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil! The Midwest Fleadh Cheoil (pronounced 'flah') is the main regional traditional Irish music competition, hosted annually by a Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branch that is based in the Midwest.
Open to all CIM youth musicians! Timeframe to be confirmed.
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Spring Adult Student Open Mic
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Join us for our Spring Term youth recitals at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Summer Term registration deadline for returning students to keep their private lesson time
Financial Aid deadline for Summer Term
Summer Term Registration Deadline for Group Classes & Family Discount
The Center for Irish Music is closed for Memorial Day.
Make up week for Spring Term private lessons.
*In-Person*
Join Alisa and other families to learn the Summer collection of Celtic Cuties rhymes, finger plays, and songs! This year, we are excited to introduce CIM's brand new song book and CD for each of the four seasons. Each student will receive their Summer book and CD on their first day of class. The cost for these materials ($20) is included in the tuition fee. This 6 week class is a great way to introduce your little ones to Irish music and movement.
Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to sit, stand and move around.
Sibling Discounts: Siblings under 6 months old are free and do not need to register. Siblings 6 months and up automatically receive 50% off their class fee.
Please contact Lily if you need any additional assistance with discounts.
Join us for for Minnesota Irish Music Weekend! Presented by the Center for Irish Music, Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts. Each of our visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.
First Day of Summer Term at the Center for Irish Music.
*In-Person Class*
Open Sky Ensemble celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022! We have a great variety of instruments right now but are always happy to add more. If you know many tunes and have a fair amount of CIM instruction under your belt, come join this fun Monday evening adult ensemble!
New and interested students, please contact Brian Miller at dadgadguy@gmail.com before enrolling.
Additional Information:
Reminder: All ensemble students need to take regular private lessons from a CIM instructor to be in a CIM ensemble.
*Online class*
We derive our inspiration from listening to the greats. In this course Dáithí Sproule will introduce you to a variety of great Irish instrumentalists and singers — and examine the fascinating question of what makes each one great. Dáithí has found it immensely helpful and rewarding, when on his musical path, to be pointed towards a certain musician or singer as worthy of closer listening and learning. In this class, he hopes to pass some of that on to you.
Class will meet on: June 10, June 17, June 24, July 15, July 22, July 29
